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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 812.27, 1,122.20 and 532.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 812.27, 1,122.20 and 532.40 is: 735.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    812.27 : 1,122.20 = 532.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    812.27/1,122.20 = 532.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    812.27x = 1,122.20 × 532.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    812.27x = 597,459.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 597,459.15/812.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 735.55

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